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Viscosupplementation
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Contents
Other Names
- Visco
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Rooster Comb
Background
Rheological effect of viscosupplementation
- Analgesic effects, not hyperalgesic
- Diminishing pressure due to weight
- Improves viscosity and elasticity of the synovial fluid
- There are antinociceptic properties
- Helps remove inflammatory markers mediated by hyaluronic acid
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Differential Diagnosis
Clinical Features
Evaluation
Classification
Management
Return to Play
Complications
See Also
References